# Starfall vs Monster Math

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monster Math at every 4 days against Starfall's every 2 months. Monster Math also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (35K vs 4.4K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Monster Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Starfall's written reviews are positive against 67% of Monster Math's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, Monster Math every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starfall | Monster Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 155 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starfall Education Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771099820) | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) |

## What reviewers say

### Starfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall/id707189889)

This app offers engaging reading and math activities for children from preschool to 5th grade. It features games, songs, and interactive lessons designed by educators to support early literacy and numeracy skills. The platform also includes accessibility features for children with impairments.

**Highlights:** Reading phonics and fluency, Math concepts and operations, Interactive games and songs, Accessibility features, Sequential learning objectives, Holiday activities and sing-alongs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfall Monthly | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun learning
- 🎨 Engaging activities and games
- 🧠 Helps with reading, math, and more
- 🌟 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids of all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, requires subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty managing parental controls
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility problems on mobile devices
- 🔍 Repetitive content and lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and trouble logging in
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Glitches in specific games and activities
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Incorrect pronunciation of numbers and dates

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced content for older kids
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Provide offline mode for use without internet
- Allow customization of character and settings
- Integrate with other educational platforms


### Monster Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412)

Embark on an epic math adventure where children explore planets, complete missions, and earn badges while building essential math skills. Designed by educators, this game makes learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fun and engaging through interactive missions.

**Highlights:** Math adventure gameplay, Grade-specific math journeys, Focus on number sense, Aligned with Core curriculum, Offline play, Progress tracking for parents

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Math Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monster Math Premium | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Monster Math Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Customizable difficulty levels
- 👍 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 Entertaining for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🐛 Incorrect answers shown in the app
- 🔒 Misleading as 'free' app
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers shown in the app
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add multiplication mode
- Increase difficulty levels beyond 5th grade
- Provide more customization options
- Add a pause button
- Improve progress tracking and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starfall free?

Starfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Math free?

Monster Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starfall or Monster Math?

Monster Math is rated higher. Starfall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Monster Math averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do Starfall or Monster Math have ads?

Neither Starfall nor Monster Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starfall or Monster Math?

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Math every 4 days. Most recently, Starfall was updated on November 9, 2026 and Monster Math on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*